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June 25, 2018

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of June 25, 2018

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 25, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. This program is usually held on Wednesdays, but will meet on Monday mornings instead during the summer months. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Tuesday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. — “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a program designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall….

June 22, 2018

Young’s Custard Stand Raises Awareness and Money for ALS

Carli Young’s mother was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS],  better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease in February of 2017. It’s a progressive neuro-degenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS has no cure and very few drugs to help slow the progression. “Diagnosis day was the day I lost my mother. It was a long time coming. She had been showing signs of the disease for about 2 years prior. She had been avoiding that doctor’s visit with hope of not having to face the inevitable,” Young said. “Sadly, some forms of ALS…

June 22, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for June 22 to June 29

Saturday, June 23rd: Ellwood City Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday through October 6th 8:00 AM until Noon Live music from 9:00 – 11:00 AM Located in the Beaver Avenue Parking Lot (500 Block) FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN! The Penn State Co-Op Extension will present on the importance of composting from 8-9am. “Summer of Art”: The Ellwood City Art Club is offering Saturday art classes lead by art club members. These classes are open to everyone and held at the Ellwood Area Family Center from 10am-12pm. Reservations are due 2 weeks prior to the class. Today’s drawing class “Principal of Design” – 7…

June 22, 2018

Adult Dance Pool Party Ewing Park

The Ellwood City Council Parks and Recreation Committee is having a Adult Dance Pool Party at Ewing Park on Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The theme of the party is oldies and DJ Franko will be playing music from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s. People are welcome to dance, mingle, swim or relax and enjoy the music. The concession stand will be open for those attending the event. There is a $5 admission fee. The event was inspired by the idea of getting more people to come to the park and enjoy the pool and have something…

June 20, 2018

Ellwood City Kitchen Cabinet Event Thursday June 21

Ellwood City Kitchen Cabinet is hosting a very casual event on Thursday night at 6:30 in the Municipal Building. The purpose of the meeting is to share ideas of any interested group or person on what people can do to help Ellwood City grow and prosper. The meeting will be a baseline for those interested in helping Ellwood move forward by sharing their ideas and how they might be implemented.  

June 20, 2018

The 10th Annual PBC Community Carnival

The date of the next carnival is July 7, 2018 and will be held on the church grounds from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The church hosts this day to provide free fun for the community, to get the community involved with each other, help local businesses and many families within the community. The event is free to the community. Entrance will be a household item such as a roll of paper towels, toilet paper, wipes, cleaning products, laundry soap, toiletries etc. No food or toothbrushes please.The items collected will go to local families in need. Everyone attending will receive…

June 19, 2018

Riverside School Board Votes to Reorganize Food Service Positions

The Riverside School Board voted Monday to reorganize the current 19 food service positions into 15. One cafeteria worker has decided to retire and three are moving to different part-time positions in the district. According to Shawn Plassmeyer, school board president, the districts goal is to eliminate jobs naturally, through retirement or otherwise. One cafeteria worker decided to retire, and the board is waiting to hear back from several others who are considering doing the same. The district saved approximately $40,000 with that one retirement. If several others also decide to take a retirement package, the district will be closed…

June 18, 2018

This New Ellwood City Barbershop Will Become a Legend

LGNDS a new Barbershop on Lawrence Avenue had their soft opening Friday. Carla Bunney and Shawn Johnson Jr. are the co-owners and partners of the new local barbershop. The dream of having a barbershop started long ago when both Bunney and Johnson were working for Youngs Barbershop. They found that they wanted to branch out and start their own business, they wanted to do things their own way and they wanted to work for themselves. “People get in this business because they want to do their own thing,” Johnson said. “When you work for someone for a long time, you…

June 18, 2018

Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of June 18

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following: Monday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. This program is usually held on Wednesdays, but will meet on Monday mornings instead during the summer months. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information. Monday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults. The group will discuss the book, “As Close…

June 15, 2018

What’s Going On In Ellwood? Ellwood City Activities for June 15 to June 23

Friday, June 15th: Rustic Wood Sign Painting: Paint a rustic wood sign for $25 and help the Ellwood City Library from 6-8pm! Price includes all materials and complimentary cookies, fruit trays, coffee and punch. Contact the Library at 724-758-6458 to reserve your spot. No experience necessary & must be over 18. “The Up and Down Detective Agency”: See the comedy “The Up and Down Detective Agency” at the Red Barn Theatre at 8pm on June 7-9 & 14-16. The year is 1938 and they’re about to take on one of their most puzzling cases and end up knee deep in…